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Viking Double Knit Bracelet on the Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Tool!January 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pmBead Knotting Class By Susan RyzaSusan Ryza designs & fabricates hand-crafted jewelry using a variety of materials, including wire, cord, gemstones, Swarovski crystal, plate metal, chain, fabric & ribbon. As a jewelry teacher as well as a designer, she loves learning & incorporating new techniques & methods ? among them chain maille, bead weaving, wirework & bead stringing. She has a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design, and an MS in Education from Long Island University. Since 2000, she teaches jewelry-making & fiber crafts at Santa Monica College, various local Santa Monica schools & stores, & at her home studio. Having a textile design background, she especially enjoys adapting fiber techniques for jewelry ? using macram?, crochet, spool knitting, netting, weaving, knotting & braiding. In addition to teaching, Susan worked with weavers in the Peace Corps in El Salvador and owned a wholesale millinery and handcraft import business for 15 years.
Class Fee: $75.00Kit Fee: $50.00 $50 fee includes the Lazee Daizee Viking Knit tool, Lazee Dazee Drawplate and all materials needed to make the Viking Knit necklace, plus detailed printed instructions to take home. A variety of wire colors will be available.Skill Level: All
Class Description:
Dive into the ancient art of Viking knit jewelry in this hands-on workshop. Viking knit, also known as trichinopoly chain making, is a form of wire weaving that dates back to the time of the Vikings. In this class, you will learn how to create a stunning, intricate Viking knit bracelet.
What You Will Learn:
Basic techniques of single and double wire weaving to create the Viking knit chain on the super easy Lazee Daizee Viking Knit tool invented by Stephanie Eddy.
How to use the woven chain to create a beautiful, decorative bracelet, including finishing techniques to cap off and assemble your bracelet with clasp and optional decorations.
You’ll take home a unique and unusual, Viking knit bracelet, a set of Viking knit tools that can be used again and again for future projects, and detailed, printed instructions.
Whether you're a seasoned jeweler or a curious beginner, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn a rare and beautiful craft in a friendly, supportive environment.
For more information and to sign up for the workshop, email Susan at susan@susanryza.com
or call 310-944-1299.
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